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LYFE Recovery Services
SCORE mentors John Strom and Sam Schall helped Payne write a successful business plan and set clear goals for growth. Strom also helped Payne identify staff strengths. Payne says... Read more
Professional Dog Mom
An early customer referred Benge to SCORE just as she was launching, and Benge has been attending workshops and meeting with mentors ever since. Initially, Benge sought mentoring... Read more
Elizabeth Grimm helps people reclaim their health
Elizabeth worked with SCORE to help set up her business. “I knew what I wanted to do; I didn’t know how to get there,” she said. “My mentors helped me think through my business... Read more
HRinDemand helps Small Businesses
Irene DeHuff, a SCORE volunteer and current Northern Nevada Chapter Chair, had a similar HR background as Melissa, so was an ideal mentor. Starting in 2008, she brought in other... Read more
Kay Ko Works with SCORE to Start Kumon Math and Reading Center
CPA Kay Ko wanted to help her children with their math and reading so she started the Kumon Math & Reading Center in Reno. Though she knew a lot about business, starting up... Read more
Butchman Services
Worked with SCORE Northern Nevada to make their handyman business successful, primarily focusing on helping people who need help with home maintenace and repair. Read more
Break Through Reno
Phil’s advice to anyone starting a new business is to “follow your gut.” “I tried to do everything myself and I should have hired sooner and delegated more...and expanded faster... Read more
Covid-19 made me do it: How I pivoted my business during the pandemic.
I’ve been lucky to have my SCORE mentor for over a year now. She has served as a steady guide by keeping me on track with my business goals. Read more
What To Do With An Idea? Make It A Reality With Help From SCORE!
I am fortunate to have several amazing SCORE mentors. I found Dana Connon on the SCORE website, sent her an email, and then set up an in-person meeting. Dana offered resources,... Read more
Building Business and Legacy
SCORE has helped me by defining the role to take in my business and how to work on my business instead of the day-to-day functions. They even recruited me to be a SCORE volunteer. Read more
From new business to Oregon Bride Magazine's Best Wedding Planner and All Around Vendor
Almost every year, we've been able to achieve our financial goals, our number of wedding goals, and our growth goals. Even though this past year has been incredibly rough on the... Read more